Just curious but the OP's question wasn't really answered...is the last Sunday better than the actual Independence Day celebration on the 27th? I will be in DR from 2/23 thru 3/2 and want to know where to party!! Also if anyone knows of a good honest driver with a car or SUV big enough for 5? I am staying in a 2 bedroom suite in Puerto Plata and can offer a bedroom plus $$ for the right person! I will need a pick up from Santo Domingo Airport to the resort. Thanx guys!

Just curious but the OP's question wasn't really answered...is the last Sunday better than the actual Independence Day celebration on the 27th? I will be in DR from 2/23 thru 3/2 and want to know where to party!! Also if anyone knows of a good honest driver with a car or SUV big enough for 5? I am staying in a 2 bedroom suite in Puerto Plata and can offer a bedroom plus $$ for the right person! I will need a pick up from Santo Domingo Airport to the resort. Thanx guys!

Just curious but the OP's question wasn't really answered...is the last Sunday better than the actual Independence Day celebration on the 27th? I will be in DR from 2/23 thru 3/2 and want to know where to party!! Also if anyone knows of a good honest driver with a car or SUV big enough for 5? I am staying in a 2 bedroom suite in Puerto Plata and can offer a bedroom plus $$ for the right person! I will need a pick up from Santo Domingo Airport to the resort. Thanx guys!

Last Sunday in La Vega is Night and Day better than the Independence Day Parade in Santo Domingo...the parade is actually boring...

We bought Presidente VIP tickets a few years ago for RD100, and there was a real bad stampede to get in/out of this "VIP" area. This was worse than a mosh pit. Unless you are on someone's private yard, Carnaval La Vega is to be avoided.

We bought Presidente VIP tickets a few years ago for RD100, and there was a real bad stampede to get in/out of this "VIP" area. This was worse than a mosh pit. Unless you are on someone's private yard, Carnaval La Vega is to be avoided.

I disagree. It's an awesome experience just walking around. Not for everybody, for sure, just stay off the street if possible if you're just watching it. The street is chaos.